Cyclospora Outbreak Tests U.S. Food-Safety Confidence
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The nation’s largest cyclospora outbreak has exposed weaknesses in the U.S. food-safety system, with more than 11,000 confirmed or suspected cases across 40 states tied to contaminated greens like iceberg lettuce. Experts say reduced outbreak coordination, staffing cuts at FDA and CDC, and underinvestment in public health are straining detection and response, even as officials push Americans to eat more fresh produce and trust the safety of the food supply.
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